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International Student HandBook
For the Academic year

The ISSS Student Handbook has information to help you understand and adjust to life at the University of Minnesota and the U.S.

Chapters
  1. International Student & Scholar Services Office Information
    • ISSS Contact Information and Staff List
    • Mission, Hours, Advising Services, Visa Documents
    • ISSS Cultural, Educational and Career Programs
    • ISSS Electronic and Paper Information Resources

  2. Your Legal Status in the United States
    • The SEVIS System
    • F and J Legal status
    • Important Immigration Documents
    • Full course of Study Requirement
    • Insurance Requirement
    • Losing/Regaining your Legal Status
    • Can F-2 or J-2 Study?

  3. Employment Options, on and off campus
    • F-1 Work Options, J-1 Work Options

  4. University of Minnesota Student Documents & Procedures
    • ID Cards, Billing and Enrollment Documentation
    • Information for Graduate Teaching and Research Assistants
    • International Students in Non-Degree Seeking Status
    • Registration Information on the University’s Website

  5. Health Care in United States and at the University of Minnesota
    • Health care Options for International Students and Their Families
    • Emergency and Urgent Care
    • Dental Care

  6. Culture in the United States
    • U.S. Cultural Values; Friendship/dating; Legal issues; Personal Safety; Health and Hygiene
    • Culture Shock; Adjustment for Dependents; Minnesota International Student Association
  7. Education in the United States
    • Characteristics; Values; Roles/Relationships with Advisers, Instructors, TAs
    • Grading system; Standards of Academic Conduct; Exams and Cheating; Writing Papers

  8. Living in the Twin Cities
    • Transportation; Entertainment; Newspapers; Sports and Recreation; Shopping; Winter in Minnesota
  9. Money and Banking
    • Foreign Currency Exchange; Bank Accounts; Cash Cards and Check Cards; Budget Planning

  10. Appendices
    • University Directory, Acronyms and Terms; Special Resources;

  11. Statement of Responsibilities

  12. Index

 
 
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